This is not a reason for concern: “It is completely normal that after all of the 90 minutes full of activity and concentration, the performance curve when man falls,” says Regensburger sleep researcher Juergen Zulley, a Professor of Biological psychology at the University of Regensburg.
With other words: After each performance phase, a Pause must be – otherwise, the fatigue strikes at some point.
But what if you do not want to soft in spite of regular breaks even? Then, there are different tips and Tricks that will bring in the long run or in the short term, new energy.
1. More Light
“One reason for daytime fatigue can be a lack of light,” says Zulley. Even if the brightness is perceived in enclosed spaces is subjective, as a sufficient, not can it be, that the lens, the light intensity is high enough.
Lack of light leads to the fact that the body does not make enough of the mood-enhancing messengers can make Serotonin. What helps: Brighter lamps, such as daylight lamps for the Desk, to buy or regularly in the light of day to expose – at least in the lunch break.
2. A NAP
In the case of fatigue at noon, short of shut-eye. The so-called Power-Nap could also help to overcome one day deep, says Ursula seller mountain of the Federal chamber of pharmacists.
A real NAP, it should not be, however, limits the sleep researcher Hans-Günter Blind. Specifically, this means: no longer than 20 minutes and not after 15.
3. Short Off
Just for professionals, a short NAP is often hardly possible. But the real Lie down and do not need to be necessarily.
On-the-job short-to switch off, relax and look out of the window and the thoughts: That’s enough, sometimes, in order to be fit again. “This effect is not possible if one continues to sit at the PC and are there any power games,” says Zulley.
4. More Coffee
Caffeine wakes us up. Even double-invigorating, at least theoretically, and in the short term, is the combination of caffeine and sugar in Cola or sugared coffee. “Per day, four to five cups of coffee or up to 400 milliliters of caffeine are harmless and can readily be drunk,” says seller mountain.
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5. Not too little food
Who does not eat sufficiently and drink, risking unwanted fatigue attacks. To take on a “per day two liters of fluid is ideal,” says Zulley.
Plain water, infused Water and unsweetened teas are not, when it comes to the caffeine effect from coffee or coke, is the drug of choice. “Sudden fatigue can also be a sign of low blood sugar,” says seller mountain. A small Snack such as almonds or sugar-free energy Balls can then bring back to life.
6. Stay In motion
Get out in the fresh air, a little walk: The invigorates and dispels fatigue. And who – for whatever reason – do not like to go, can move inside makes sense.
“About a few gym exercises or Yoga Exercises in the workplace or to go within the company to a colleague and something to discuss, instead of calling him or anzumailen,” says Zulley.
7. Essential Oils
A short Sniff a bottle of peppermint or lemon oil – this alone can sometimes seem to be invigorating. “You can also give a few drops of essential Oils in a bowl of water, and this mixture is inhaled,” says seller mountain.
She advises against essential Oils on the skin to apply. This could lead to skin irritations.
8. Herbal extracts take
Against persistent fatigue and weakness is also extracts of various medicinal help maybe plant of Ginseng, taiga root, roseroot, or soy lecithin, for example.
But beware: The application period is limited, in the case of the taiga root, for example, at two months, in the case of Ginseng, there are three. Those interested should let your doctor or pharmacist advise.
Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa)
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